Artwork
Easthampton
Easthampton is an ink print by Childe Hassam. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower right in plate: [the artist's monogram] / 1917; lower right in graphite: [the artist's monogram] imp-; lower left edge in graphite by unknown hand: #134 Easthampton; lower right edge in graphite by unknown hand [erased]: 150; upper left verso in graphite by unknown hand: #6
About this work
Overview
Easthampton is an etching created by Childe Hassam in 1917, depicting a tranquil scene on wove paper with black ink.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a serene pathway through dense trees, with a partially hidden wooden building on the left, capturing the interplay of light and shadow.
Technique & Style
Hassam employed cross-hatching, using fine lines that bunch together to create texture and depth, achieving a nuanced representation of light and atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Created in 1917, Easthampton is a representative work from Hassam's oeuvre, showcasing his skill in capturing atmospheric landscapes through etching.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Frederick Childe Hassam (; October 17, 1859 – August 27, 1935) was an American Impressionist painter, noted for his urban and coastal scenes.
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